Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The Best Surprises!!!

Dear, sweet Dezdin,
     It was 5:45 a.m., three years ago today that you woke me up with a vengeance. Your daddy said, "Maybe we should call the hospital." I responded, "You may call them if you like. I will be in the car. It's time."
     You have always been our sweet and sudden surprise. We were surprised to find out we would be having you, surprised by how quickly you arrived, surprised at how HUGE you were (10 lbs 11 ounces). Though, as much processed sugar and flour as mommy had been eating, I really should have been prepared.
    For the last several weeks as I have talked to you about turning three, you have insisted, "I'm not three, I'm two," your sweet little voice ringing with persistence as you hold up your pointer and middle fingers.
    I'm so excited to celebrate your life today - a gift we had not expected or dreamed of. A gift that has been a constant reminder of God's love for us. You are our quiet, gleaming star. A quiet twinkle in the eye of our life. Independent and content; present and full of shining life.
    I hope today is full of surprises for your little heart. We love you more than you can fathom. You continue to be the best surprise!

With all my heart,
Mommy

P.S. Thank you, Jesus, for loving us enough to give us what we never would have known we needed. You are beautiful and we are overwhelmed!

2 comments:

Misty said...

Beautiful! Love this!

Grampa, Gramma & Kristi said...

PRECIOUS! We, too, thank God for the gift of Dezdin! :)